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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 245,986.10, 368,852.48 and 112,752.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 245,986.10, 368,852.48 and 112,752.24 is: 169,070.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    245,986.10 : 368,852.48 = 112,752.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    245,986.10/368,852.48 = 112,752.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    245,986.10x = 368,852.48 × 112,752.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    245,986.10x = 41,588,942,459.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,588,942,459.65/245,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169,070.30

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